Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2025

After dominating the headlines for over a decade, the generation—born between 1981-1996—took a step back as Gen Z sauntered into the limelight. We built the culture Gen Z now thrives in.” In this guide, we explain how Millennials want brands to show up on social media and how to market to them the right way.

Millennials

Hootsuite

APRIL 9, 2025

100% of marketers who read these social media statistics will have the data they need to plan and optimize their social strategies in 2025. Influencer marketing is taking the lead In 2025, brands are expected to spend more on influencer marketing than on digital ads a big sign of shifting trust and impact.

Gen Z

Martech

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Email marketers are going to have their hands full in 2025. Recorded at the Fall 2024 MarTech Conference , and hosted by Kath Pay and Jeanne Jennings , this email marketing Coffee Talk gave email marketers an opportunity to discuss their work and their challenges. 26:08: Which way are email marketing budgets going?

Gen Z

Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Social has evolved into consumers’ favorite holiday marketing resource: a one-stop destination for discovering gifts, finding the latest deals and seeking customer service. This is especially true for younger consumers, as 57% of Gen Z will use social more for gift inspiration. This number goes up to 21% among Gen Z.

Gen Z

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2025

Well, the same goes for organic marketing minus the juice part. Organic marketing is all about naturally attracting your audience to your brand or business. But how do you do that especially in a saturated market like 2025? Table of Contents What is organic marketing? Organic marketing, however, pulls people in.

Gen Z

illumin

JUNE 6, 2025

Here’s a quick snapshot of Pride Month advertising in 2025 and how consumers are responding to it. A survey by Gravity Research indicates that 39% of brand executives plan to reduce Pride-related marketing in 2025, a sharp increase from 9% in 2024, with none intending to increase spending. Nearly 1 in 4 Gen Z adults in the U.S.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

MAY 29, 2025

Arming yourself with clearer benchmarks and industry statistics isnt just helpfulits the key to confidently explaining whats working, defending your social media marketing strategy and making smarter decisions that drive future success. And let’s face itdifferent audiences behave differently (Hey, Gen Z on TikTok!).

Gen Z

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Understanding key YouTube stats and figures is the best way to develop a YouTube marketing strategy that works and lasts. 25-34 is the largest age group on YouTube Unlike competing platforms like TikTok, whose user base skews heavily Gen Z , YouTube remains a popular platform for users across generations. 32% of U.S.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

JUNE 26, 2025

Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful tactics for brands on social media, enabling them to leverage creators’ existing reach and credibility. If your business isn’t already embracing influencer marketing, the social media statistics in Australia may convince you of its power in elevating your strategy.

Influencer Marketing

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2024

No one knows this better than modern marketers, but for those of you new to the field or looking for a refresher on what actually falls under the umbrella of digital content, Im here to break it down. In other words, digital content could also be defined as online media created for content marketing. Learn more in this article.

Tentpole

Sprout Social

JUNE 24, 2025

With so many competing channels, you might wonder if Snapchat is worth a slice of your social media marketing budget and time. Explore these Snapchat statistics to get answers on whether Snapchat should be part of your marketing mix. Gen Z students from ages 13 to 27: 64% have made a purchase influenced by the app.

Gen Z

Martech

APRIL 28, 2025

But this isn’t just about adopting new tools it’s about bridging generations to make a real impact. Picture a Baby Boomer engineer with 40+ years of experience teaming up with a Gen Z digital marketer who instinctively understands TikTok’s algorithm. The potential is enormous. But how do we get there?

Transform

Buffer Marketing

JULY 15, 2025

” In 2025, it’s where professionals build personal brands, brands find their audiences, and creators grow through connection. Whether you're hiring, creating content, or planning a marketing campaign, understanding how people use LinkedIn — and how the platform is evolving — can give you a serious edge.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As we move into 2025, several key themes are emerging: Authenticity and genuine connection: UK consumers are increasingly drawn to brands that communicate with sincerity and meaning. Let’s dive into the numbers and uncover the opportunities waiting for your brand: How does the UK use social media in 2025?

Gen Z

Martech

MARCH 24, 2025

Source: Salesforce Connected Shoppers report, 2025. Gen Z is three times more likely than baby boomers to value exclusive experiences. Generation plays a key role in shaping habits, with 40% of Gen Z using TikTok for shopping discovery compared to just 4% of baby boomers. 16% buy through messaging apps.

Retail

Hootsuite

APRIL 22, 2025

Key takeaways Facebook marketing involves promoting your company on Facebook to build awareness for your products, grow an audience, and generate leads and sales. A Facebook marketing strategy can include various types of content such as organic posts, Stories and Reels, as well as paid ads. What is Facebook marketing?

Gen Z

Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2025

There’s a bit of a misconception that it’s “too late” to get started as a creator in 2025. "Your voice and your perspective matter," says creator and marketer Aarushi Singh. "There's My overarching goal is not to get followers but to generate multiple income streams.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

MAY 14, 2025

The report also found that approximately one in five Australians creates social media content to generate income. Gen Z most actively earns money from social media, with 40% of users in this demographic using it as an income source. However, the data reveals that Gen Z uses Instagram, YouTube and TikTok the most.

Gen Z

Buffer Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2025

With all the changes on the horizon, it’s safe to say that social media will look a little different in 2025. Lia Haberman , social media consultant and writer of the ICYMI newsletter predicts that 2025 will be the year brands and creators start thinking of themselves as media empires. Let’s get into it.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

APRIL 28, 2025

The platform fosters passionate communities across countless interests, markets and target audiences. Lets dive into Reddit statistics youll want to know to inform your Reddit marketing efforts to be even more effective. Reddit’s users lean young, making it a great social network to reach Gen Z and younger millennials.

Branding

Sprout Social

AUGUST 1, 2025

TikTok’s popularity in the UK is exploding—and it’s not just Gen Z anymore. You’ll learn about key metrics, demographic insights, usage trends and benchmarks to help you stay ahead in 2025. Here’s an overview of how people are using TikTok in 2025. As of early 2025, TikTok has around 24.8

Gen Z

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A social media marketing strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. In this post, we’ll walk you through a nine-step plan to create a winning strategy for social media marketing. We’ve even got expert insights from Amanda Wood, Hootsuite’s Senior Manager of Social Marketing.

Social Media Marketing

Sprout Social

MARCH 26, 2025

With 82% of the UK population using social media across a growing number of networks, businesses can reach virtually any target demographic through social media marketing. If you’re unsure where your target market is online; UK social media statistics can provide valuable insights. The key is knowing where to find them.

Entertainment

Sprout Social

APRIL 10, 2025

Despite only launching internationally in 2017, TikTok has grown to become one of the most popular social media platforms among young people in the UK, and TikTok marketing is the best way to market to them directly. The very mindful, very demure trend was all over the app last summer, but nobody is posting about it in 2025.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sports marketing isn’t new, but it does look different. The use of social media in sports marketing has transformed the way fans interact with their favorite athletes, teams and sporting events. No longer just spectators, consumers play an active role in the sports industry and sports marketing campaigns.

Transform

Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2025

Say goodbye to guesswork in TikTok influencer marketing with a curated list of 25 top Australian creators—from lifestyle creators to comedians, foodies to fashionistas and more. 10 must-know Aussie TikTok influencers in 2025 (quick picks) To kick things off, below are 10 of Australia’s most prominent TikTokers across varying niches.

Branding

Sprout Social

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether youre running a local business or a multinational corporation, social media marketing is a must for brands of all sizes. In 2025, the number of active internet users is forecast to exceed 23.3 In 2025, social media ad spending is projected to reach US$4.73 Gen X: six hours and five minutes. billion (AU$7.5

Gen Z

Sprout Social

JUNE 25, 2025

The traditional marketing playbook isn’t breaking through like it once did. According to Sprout’s Q2 2025 Pulse Survey , Gen Z now turns to social platforms more than search engines when looking for information. Consumers—especially Gen Z—aren’t learning about brands through traditional ads or blog posts.

Gen Z

Martech

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In B2B marketing, simply sticking to traditional channels may limit your potential. This article discusses strategies to help you better understand your audience, develop a clear and effective media plan and explore some overlooked platforms that can give your B2B marketing a fresh edge.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

JUNE 11, 2025

More than just a single approach, influencer marketing now represents several campaign types and a core way for brands to use socials to expand reach, further influence and gain new followers. Plus, 32% of Gen Z expect brands to be interacting with influencers on their socials.

Influencer Marketing

Sprout Social

MARCH 27, 2025

Remember a few years ago when op-eds used to claim influencer marketing was a fad? Consumers proved with their loyalty, engagement and purchasing power that influencer marketing is here for the long-haul. Creator marketing is now an essential part of digital marketing playbooks in the increasingly crowded social landscape.

Gen Z

Martech

JANUARY 15, 2025

For marketers looking to meet customers where they are , social media cant be overlooked. Here are some predictions about where brands can find opportunities and innovation in 2025 in order to gain an edge in the rapidly changing space. This creates an opportunity for marketers to boost customer service on social in the new year.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

MAY 20, 2025

Gen Z and younger millennials are eschewing traditional financial advisors in favor of advice from social media. According to the Q2 2025 Sprout Pulse Survey, 71% of Gen Z and 68% of Millennials say social media has had a positive impact on their financial decisions.

Gen Z

Martech

JANUARY 17, 2025

As the customer journey grows more complex in 2025, organizations need a best-in-class martech stack to deliver a seamless, data-driven experience across multiple channels. Lets explore key considerations when selecting or upgrading your CMS, focusing on the four pivotal stages of the marketing journey: Discovery. Experience.

SEO

Hootsuite

APRIL 23, 2025

While 2534-year-olds make up the largest slice of the LinkedIn pie, Gen Z and Gen X users arent far behind. Smart marketers should tailor their content to resonate with a broad age range, especially when aiming for both reach and relevance. LinkedIn users are millennials Millennials are the largest generation of U.S.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

JULY 3, 2025

Below, discover the top Australian fashion influencers to watch in 2025—plus insights into local Aussie trends and tips on choosing the best fit for your brand. YouTube: 8K Emily’s laid-back aesthetic and short-form fashion content resonate with both Gen Z and millennial audiences. TikTok: 70.8K TikTok: 83.2K TikTok: 507.1K

Fashion

The Drum

JUNE 19, 2025

At Cannes Lions, we catch up with Mr Edelman himself on the growing trust gap, gen Z anger, and why silence is no longer an option. Richard Edelman is used to reading the public mood.

Gen Z